Finding common ground and working together for collaborative solutions is by far the most productive way to get things done. That model worked splendidly when the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, the Trust for Public Land and Chelan County worked together with a multitude of agencies, organizations and individuals to develop a community-based plan protecting the Stemilt basin.
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There’s an intriguing proposal being studied by the Forest Service at the top of No. 2 Canyon that could ultimately lead to a trailhead and 33 miles of trails that would accessible for hikers, mountain bikers and backcountry horsemen.
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What professional visual artist Terry Valdez loved about working with kindergarten students at Washington Elementary this spring was their fearlessness in creative expression. Unless it is cultivated early in life, kids tend lose that fearless creativity.
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When kids struggle to cope with traumatic events in their personal lives, it often shows up in behavioral problems at school and poor academic performance. So if we're going to expect kids to perform academically, it stands to reason that we need to find creative ways to support their emotional health.
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It's interesting to see the perspectives that newcomers bring to North Central Washington. They see things with fresh eyes that may have escaped the attention of those of us who have been here for many years.
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There's an exciting new project being launched in the upper reaches of the Wenatchee River that will create a shared vision for 38,000 acres of forest land recently acquired by Weyerhauser.
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There was some interesting economic development news that came out of the latest "Port Side" meeting convened by the Chelan County Port District. The meeting was held at the Wenatchee Community Center on Wednesday.
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To see Dr. Ed Farrar take steps with the help of an exoskeleton device is thrilling. After spending five years in a wheelchair after an accident, Farrar first tested one of these computerized rehabilitation devices in California last year.
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In the short time that it has been operating, Pybus Public Market has become a shining example of a civic project that engages the community on all kinds of levels. The stunning building and the various events that take place there have created the valley’s first true tourist destination. The ‘wow’ factor is undeniable.